Best 4 Christmas Cheesecake With English Toffee Filling Recipes

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For those seeking a decadent and festive treat to adorn their Christmas dessert table, embark on a culinary journey to create an extraordinary Christmas Cheesecake with English Toffee Filling. This delectable dessert harmoniously blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the buttery crunch of English toffee, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE WITH ENGLISH TOFFEE FILLING



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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cream Cheese     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers)
1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped
1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Skor)
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces chocolate-covered English toffee (such as Skor or Heath bars), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Topping:
1 16-ounce container sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted candies (such as gumdrops and holiday M&M's)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Add butter; stir until moist clumps form. Press mixture over bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake crust until just set, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • For filling:
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Beat in both extracts. Pour half of mixture into prepared crust; sprinkle with toffee pieces. Pour remaining mixture over. Bake until edges are puffed but center is barely set, about 55 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare topping:
  • Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Pour topping over hot cheesecake. Bake cake until topping is just set, about 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool 10 minutes. Run knife between cake and pan sides. Chill cake uncovered overnight.
  • Remove pan sides and place cake on platter. Garnish top with candies.

TOFFEE CRUNCH CHEESECAKE



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This rich, creamy cheesecake features chocolate-covered toffee bits in the crust and topping. It's the perfect dessert for any celebration. -Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set; cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with toffee bits., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen., For topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle with toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ENGLISH TOFFEE CHEESECAKE



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I've made this dream twice and can't wait for the excuse to make it a third time!! Even after having a piece in the freezer for two months, it was still delicious!

Provided by Lisa Pizza

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped
1/2 cup toffee pieces (I like Skor)
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces chocolate-covered english toffee bars, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (Skor)
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
extra crushed chocolate-covered english toffee bar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine first five ingredients in med bowl.
  • Add butter and stir until moist clumps form.
  • Press into bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10 inch springform pan.
  • Bake 5 mins, or until set.
  • Set aside.
  • Reduce oven temp to 325 degrees F.
  • For Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended.
  • Beat in one egg at a time, until blended.
  • Beat in both extracts.
  • Pour half of mixture into prepared crust.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 inch toffee pieces.
  • Top with remainder of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake until edges are puffed but center is barely set- approx 55 minutes.
  • Topping: Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth.
  • Pour topping over hot cheesecake and bake another 5 minutes, until just set.
  • Transfer to cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  • Run knife around edges.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Remove pan sides and place on serving platter.
  • Sprinkle with extra crushed toffee.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.7, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 191.2, Sodium 463, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 47.1, Protein 10

ENGLISH TOFFEE CHEESECAKE



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Make your cheesecake even sweeter with English toffee. Brown sugar and chopped toffee bars in the batter make English Toffee Cheesecake a luscious treat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 5h5m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
4 chocolate-covered toffee bars (1.4 oz. each), coarsely chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, granulated sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.; cool. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
  • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the candy. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 10 min. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F; continue baking 25 min. or until center is almost set. Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Top with remaining candy just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6282 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother cheesecake filling, use a food processor to blend the cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start mixing. This will help it blend more easily with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake filling. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to become dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.
  • For the toffee filling, use a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar mixture reaches the correct temperature. If the sugar mixture is not cooked to the correct temperature, the toffee filling will not set properly.
  • When making the toffee filling, be careful not to burn the sugar mixture. If the sugar mixture burns, it will give the toffee filling a bitter taste.
  • For the chocolate ganache, use a high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the ganache will taste.
  • When making the chocolate ganache, make sure the cream is hot but not boiling. If the cream is too hot, it will seize the chocolate and cause the ganache to become grainy.

Conclusion:

This Christmas cheesecake with English toffee filling is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any holiday gathering. The cheesecake is creamy and smooth, with a rich toffee filling and a chocolate ganache topping. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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